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Asus Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A – Specs & Features Monitor
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27″ Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A – Specs & Features

Built around an IPS panel, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A runs at 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p with a 48 Hz - 300 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 300 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1300 : 1
1300

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 48 Hz 300 Hz refresh range with 1 ms GtG response is built for competitive, fast-paced gaming
  • FreeSync, G-Sync, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
  • 95 % DCI-P3 coverage wide-gamut coverage suits colour-critical work
  • Backed by 3 years
  • 109 ppi / 42 ppcm keeps text and UI edges crisp at normal desk distance
Cons
  • Stand has no height adjustment
  • No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
  • No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
  • IPS panels typically show lower native contrast than VA or OLED alternatives
  • No energy-efficiency certification (e.g. ENERGY STAR, TCO) is listed

Score & Ratings

7.6/10 Great
Design
6
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
9
Connectivity
7
Model Information 12
Specification Value
Brand ASUS
Series TUF Gaming
Model TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
Full Product Name ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Market Position Value / Budget-Friendly Gaming
Primary Use Competitive & Everyday Gaming on a Budget
Launch Status 2025
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 10
Specification Value
Screen Size 27 in
Exact Diagonal 685.8 mm (27.00 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 596.736 mm (23.49 in)
Active Display Height 335.664 mm (13.22 in)
Display Area 88.75 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.7 cm / 23.5" 61.5 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 36.7 cm 14.4" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 109 ppi / 42 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 11
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 16777216 colors / 24 bits
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1300 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
DCI-P3 Coverage 95%
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 13
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 300 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 300 Hz
Minimum Response Time 1 ms
MPRT Response Time 0.3 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive-Sync
AMD FreeSync PremiumNVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
AMD FreeSync Premium
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Motion Blur Reduction ELMB
Shadow Boost Yes
Crosshair Yes
FPS Counter Yes
Sniper Mode Yes
GameVisual Yes
Ports & Connectivity 9
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.1
HDMI Bandwidth 30 kHz - 224 kHz
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
DisplayPort Bandwidth HBR3
HDCP Support Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2DisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 13
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 20 °
Right Swivel 20 °
Portrait Mode No
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 615 mm x 455 mm x 214 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 615 mm x 367 mm x 54 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 4.6 kg (10.14 lbs)
Weight Without Stand 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
Stand Depth 214 mm (8.43 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Average Power Consumption 33 W
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.5 W
Operating Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F
Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 8
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Monitor Management Software Yes
OSD Software Yes
On-Screen Display Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features 5-way OSD joystick; Color Temperature Selection (4 modes); DisplayWidget Center; ELMB Sync; Fast IPS; GameVisual; Power Sync; Variable Overdrive
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 3
Specification Value
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 686 mm x 475 mm x 160 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 686 mm (27.01 in)
Package Height 475 mm (18.70 in)
Package Depth 160 mm (6.30 in)
Package Weight 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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